forcedness

Definitions

The quality or state of being forced, unnatural, or lacking spontaneity.

The condition of being produced or brought about by effort rather than natural development.

Examples

The forcedness of his laughter made it clear that he was not actually enjoying the joke.

The critic noted a certain forcedness in the dialogue that prevented the play from feeling authentic.

Synonyms

artificiality stiffness constraint unnaturalness contrivance affectation strained quality

Antonyms

naturalness spontaneity ease authenticity fluidity genuineness unaffectedness